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Maintenance

Appearance care

Replacing luggage lamp (LED

type)

Appearance care

Use the information in the following sec

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tions to keep the exterior and interior of

your vehicle clean.

Exterior care

Use the information in the following sec

tions to maintain the exterior of your

vehicle. Keeping the exterior clean is not

only aesthetically pleasing, but it also

helps to prolong the life of the vehicle.

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NOTICE

If you park the vehicle around a stainless

signboard or windshield building etc.,

the plastic exterior trim (bumper, spolier,

garnish, lamp, outside mirror etc.) may

be damaged by reflected sunlight from

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If the luggage lamp bulb/LED does not

operate, we recommend that the system

be checked by a professional workshop.

the external structure. To avoid damag

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ing the plastic exterior trim, park the

vehicle away from the areas where the

reflected light may occur or use a vehi

cle cover. (Depending on the vehicle, the

type of exterior trim applied such as

spoiler may differ.)

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Exterior general caution

It is very important to follow the label

directions when using any chemical

cleaner or polish. Read all warning and

caution statements that appear on the

label.

Finish maintenance

Washing

To help protect your vehicle's finish from

rust and deterioration, wash it thor

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oughly and frequently at least once a

month with lukewarm or cold water.

If you use your vehicle for off-road driv

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ing, you should wash it after each off-

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road trip. Pay special attention to the

removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt,

mud, and other foreign materials. Make

sure the drain holes in the lower edges

of the doors and rocker panels are kept

clear and clean.

Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,

industrial pollution and similar deposits

can damage your vehicle's finish if not

removed immediately.

performance is impaired, dry the brakes

by applying them lightly while maintain

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ing a slow forward speed.

High-pressure washing

When using high-pressure washers,

make sure to maintain sufficient dis

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tance from the vehicle.

Insufficient clearance or excessive pres

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sure can lead to component damage or

water penetration.

Do not spray the camera, sensors or its

surrounding area directly with a high

pressure washer. Shock applied from

high pressure water may cause the

device to not operate normally.

Even prompt washing with plain water

may not completely remove all these

deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on

painted surfaces, may be used.

After washing, rinse the vehicle thor

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oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do

not allow soap to dry on the finish.

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots

(rubber or plastic covers) or connectors

as they may be damaged if they come

into contact with high pressure water.

After washing the vehicle, test the

brakes while driving slowly to see if they

have been affected by water. If braking

performance is impaired, dry the brakes

by applying them lightly while maintain

ing a slow forward speed.

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WARNING

After washing the vehicle, test the

brakes while driving slowly to see if they

have been affected by water. If braking

performance is impaired, dry the brakes

CAUTION

僅 Do not use strong soap, chemical

detergents or hot water, and do not

wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or

by applying them lightly while maintain

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ing a slow forward speed.

when the body of the vehicle is warm.

僅 Be careful when washing the side win

dows of your vehicle, especially with

high-pressure water. Water may leak

through the windows and wet the

interior.

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CAUTION

Wetting engine compartment

僅 To prevent damage to the plastic

parts and lamps, do not clean with

chemical solvents or strong deter

gents.

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WARNING

After washing the vehicle, test the

brakes while driving slowly to see if they

have been affected by water. If braking

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CAUTION

Drying vehicle

僅 Wiping dust or dirt off the body with a

dry cloth will scratch the finish.

僅 Do not use steel wool, abrasive clean

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ers, acid detergents or strong deter

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gents containing high alkaline or

caustic agents on chrome-plated or

anodized aluminum parts. This may

result in damage to the protective

coating and cause discoloration or

paint deterioration.

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僅 Water washing in the engine compart

ment including high pressure water

washing may cause the failure of elec

trical circuits located in the engine

compartment.

僅 Never allow water or other liquids to

come in contact with electrical/elec

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Finish damage repair

Deep scratches or stone chips in the

painted surface must be repaired

promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust

and may develop into a major repair

expense.

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tronic components and air duct inside

the vehicle as this may damage them.

僅 After the vehicle has been washed,

brake carefully while paying attention

NOTICE

If your vehicle is damaged and requires

any metal repair or replacement, be sure

the body shop applies anti-corrosion

materials to the parts repaired or

replaced.

to the traffic conditions until the brak

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ing effect has been fully restored.

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Waxing

Wax the vehicle when water will no lon

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ger bead on the paint.

Bright-metal maintenance

To remove road tar and insects, use a tar

remover, not a scraper or other sharp

object.

To protect the surfaces of bright metal

parts from corrosion, apply a coating of

wax or chrome preservative and rub to a

high luster.

Always wash and dry the vehicle before

waxing. Use a good quality liquid or

paste wax, and follow the manufac

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turer's instructions. Wax all metal trim to

protect it and to maintain its luster.

Removing oil, tar, and similar materials

with a spot remover will usually strip the

wax from the finish. Be sure to re-wax

these areas even if the rest of the vehicle

does not yet need waxing.

Be careful not to touch the lens when

waxing the lamps.

During winter weather or in coastal

areas, cover the bright metal parts with

a heavier coating of wax or preservative.

If necessary, coat the parts with non-cor

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rosive petroleum jelly or other protective

compound.

sion, we produce vehicles of the highest

quality. However, this is only part of the

job. To achieve the long-term corrosion

resistance your vehicle can deliver, the

owner's cooperation and assistance is

also required.

Underbody maintenance

Road salt and other corrosive chemicals

are used in cold weather countries to

melt snow and prevent ice accumula

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Common causes of corrosion

The most common causes of corrosion

on your vehicle are:

僅 Road salt, dirt and moisture that is

allowed to accumulate underneath

the vehicle.

tion. If these chemicals are not regularly

removed, they will corrode the vehicle

underbody and, over time, damage

many parts: the fuel lines, the fuel tank

retention system, the vehicle's suspen

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sion, the exhaust system, and even the

body frame.

僅 Removal of paint or protective coat

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ings by stones, gravel, abrasion or

minor scrapes and dents which leave

Aluminum wheel maintenance

The aluminum wheels are coated with a

clear protective finish.

unprotected metal exposed to corro

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sion.

僅 Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol

ishing compound, solvent, or wire

brushes on aluminum wheels. They

may scratch or damage the finish.

僅 Clean the wheel when it has cooled.

僅 Use only a mild soap or neutral deter

gent, and rinse thoroughly with water.

Also, be sure to clean the wheels after

driving on salted roads. This helps

prevent corrosion.

僅 Avoid washing the wheels with high

speed vehicle wash brushes.

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High-corrosion areas

If you live in an area where your vehicle

is regularly exposed to corrosive materi

als, corrosion protection is particularly

important. Some of the common causes

of accelerated corrosion are road salts,

dust control chemicals, ocean air and

industrial pollution.

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Moisture breeds corrosion

Moisture creates the conditions in which

corrosion is most likely to occur. For

example, corrosion is accelerated by

high humidity, particularly when tem

peratures are just above freezing. In

such conditions, the corrosive material is

kept in contact with the vehicle's surface

by moisture that evaporates slowly.

Mud is particularly corrosive because it

dries slowly and holds moisture in con

tact with the vehicle. Although the mud

appears to be dry, it can still retain the

moisture and promote corrosion.

僅 Do not use any alkaline or acid deter

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gents It may damage and corrode the

aluminum wheels coated with a clear

protective finish.

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Corrosion protection

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Protecting your vehicle from cor

rosion

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By using the most advanced design and

construction practices to combat corro

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High temperatures can also accelerate

corrosion of parts that are not properly

ture can escape and not be trapped

inside to accelerate corrosion.

ventilated so the moisture can be dis

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persed. For all these reasons, it is partic

ularly important to keep your vehicle

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Keep your garage dry

Don't park your vehicle in a damp,

poorly ventilated garage. This creates a

favorable environment for corrosion.

This is particularly true if you wash your

vehicle in the garage or drive it into the

garage when it is still wet or covered

with snow, ice or mud. Even a heated

garage can contribute to corrosion

unless it is well ventilated so moisture is

dispersed.

clean and free of mud or accumulations

of other materials. This applies not only

to the visible surfaces but particularly to

the underside of the vehicle.

To help prevent corrosion

You can help prevent corrosion from

beginning by observing the following:

Keep your vehicle clean

The best way to prevent corrosion is to

Keep paint and trim in good con

dition

Scratches or chips in the finish should be

covered with "touch-up" paint as soon as

possible to reduce the possibility of cor

rosion. If bare metal is showing through,

the attention of a qualified body and

paint shop is recommended.

Bird droppings: Bird droppings are

highly corrosive and may damage

painted surfaces in just a few hours.

Always remove bird droppings as soon

as possible.

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keep your vehicle clean and free of cor

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rosive materials. Attention to the under

side of the vehicle is particularly

important.

If you live in a high-corrosion area where

road salts are used, near the ocean,

areas with industrial pollution, acid rain,

etc.—, you should take extra care to pre

vent corrosion. In winter, hose off the

underside of your vehicle at least once a

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month and be sure to clean the under

side thoroughly when winter is over.

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When cleaning underneath the vehicle,

give particular attention to the compo

nents under the fenders and other areas

that are hidden from view. Do a thor

ough job; just dampening the accumu

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Don't neglect the interior

Moisture can collect under the floor

mats and carpeting and cause corrosion.

Check under the mats periodically to be

sure the carpeting is dry. Use particular

care if you carry fertilizers, cleaning

materials or chemicals in the vehicle.

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lated mud rather than washing it away

will accelerate corrosion rather than pre

vent it. Water under high pressure and

steam are particularly effective in

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removing accumulated mud and corro

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These should be carried only in proper

containers and any spills or leaks should

be cleaned up, flushed with clean water

and thoroughly dried.

sive materials.

When cleaning lower door panels, rocker

panels and frame members, be sure that

drain holes are kept open so that mois

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僅 Sufficient use of a leather protective

may prevent abrasion of the cover

and helps maintain the color. Be sure

to read the instructions and consult a

specialist when using leather coating

or protective agents.

僅 Leather with bright colors (beige,

cream beige) is easily contaminated

and clear in appearance. Clean the

seats frequently.

Interior care

Use the information in the following sec

tions to maintain the interior of your

vehicle.

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Interior general precautions

Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cos

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metic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner, and

air freshener from contacting the interior

parts because they may cause damage

or discoloration. If they do contact the

僅 Avoid wiping with wet cloth. It may

cause the surface to crack.

interior parts, wipe them off immedi

ately. If necessary, use a mixture of

warm water and mild non-detergent

cleaner (test all cleaners on a concealed

area before use).

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Cleaning the leather seats

Remove all contaminations instantly.

Refer to instructions below for removal

of each contaminant.

CAUTION

Electrical components

Never allow water or other liquids to

come in contact with electrical/electronic

components inside the vehicle as this

may damage them.

僅 Cosmetic products (sunscreen, foun

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dation, etc.)

- Apply cleansing cream on a cloth

and wipe the contaminated point.

Wipe off the cream with a wet cloth

and remove water with a dry cloth.

僅 Beverages (coffee, soft drink, etc.)

- Apply a small amount of neutral

CAUTION

Leather

When cleaning leather products (steer

ing wheel, seats etc.), use neutral deter

detergent and wipe until contami

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nations do not smear.

僅 Oil, blue jeans/clothes (Color transfer)

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gents or low alcohol content solutions. If

you use high alcohol content solutions or

acid/alkaline detergents, the color of the

leather may fade or the surface may get

stripped off.

- Remove oil/stain instantly with

absorbable cloth and wipe with

stain remover for leather only.

僅 Chewing gum

- Harden the gum with ice and

remove gradually.

Taking care of leather seats

Fabric seat cover (if equipped)

僅 Vacuum the seat periodically to

remove dust and sand on the seat. It

will prevent abrasion or damage of

the leather and maintain its quality.

Please clean the fabric seats regularly

with a vacuum cleaner in consideration

of fabric material characteristics. If they

are heavily soiled with beverage stains,

etc., use a suitable interior cleaner. To

僅 Wipe the leather seat cover often with

dry or soft cloth.

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prevent damage to seat covers, wipe off

the seat covers down to the seams with

a large wiping motion and moderate

Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt

webbing

Clean the belt webbing with any mild

soap solution recommended for clean

ing upholstery or carpet. Follow the

instructions provided with the soap. Do

not bleach or re-dye the webbing

because this may weaken it.

pressure using a soft sponge or microfi

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ber cloth.

Velcro closures on clothing or sharp

objects may cause snagging or

scratches on the surface of the seats.

Make sure not to rub such objects

against the surface.

Cleaning the interior window

glass

If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi

cle become fogged (that is, covered with

an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should

be cleaned with a glass cleaner. Follow

Cleaning the upholstery and inte

rior trim

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Car interior surfaces

the directions on the glass cleaner con

tainer.

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Remove dust and loose dirt from interior

surfaces with a whisk broom or a vac

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uum cleaner. If necessary, clean interior

surfaces with a mixture of warm water

and mild non-detergent cleaner (test all

cleaners on a concealed area before

use).

CAUTION

Rear window

Do not scrape or scratch the inside of

the rear window. This may result in dam

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age of the rear window defroster grid.

Fabric

Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric

with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.

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Clean with a mild soap solution recom

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mended for upholstery or carpets.

Remove fresh spots immediately with a

fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do not

receive immediate attention, the fabric

can be stained and its color can be

affected. Also, its fire-resistant proper

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ties can be reduced if the material is not

properly maintained.

Using anything but recommended

cleaners and procedures may affect the

fabric's appearance and fire-resistant

properties.

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